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Andreas Nicola is a crime reporter for The Courier-Mail. He was previously a general reporter for the Courier Mail and before that he worked as a journalist at the Cairns Post.

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‘It was so loud’: Beloved Christmas tree destroyed by stolen car

A Yorkeys Knob woman has detailed the loud smash she heard while she was sleeping only to discover a stolen car had rammed into her front garden. Find out what happened.

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Fred Cattarossi returned to his hometown of Dimbulah where Mareeba Shire Council has named a bridge after the former long-serving councilor at Leadingham Creek Road.

‘Our hero’: Councillor remembered for his service and commitment

The daughter of a Far North councillor who helped shape the community over his 34 years of service has described her late father as a hard-working family man and “hero”. Read the tributes here.

Cairns

‘I was horrified’: Driver loses work after Uber vehicle stolen

An Uber driver has been left unable to go to work after his car and livelihood was stolen, creating chaos on the streets of Cairns. Read his story here.

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Amy Sheppard will perform at Savannah in the Round. Picture: Supplied.

‘Celebration of FNQ’: Massive festival unveils latest surprise

A Far North festival that will bring International and Aussie acts to the region has announced what else it has in store before its return. Find out what it is.

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Queensland Ambulance Service leaving Mackay, generic. Picture: Heidi Petith

Rescue chopper called to transport patient after serious highway crash

The rescue helicopter is on its way to transport a patient to Cairns Hospital, after a person was trapped following a car crash down an embankment. Find out what’s happening here.

Cairns

Melissa Brownlow in Strange Country which will play at Flickerfest on Saturday. Picture: Tyson Perkins.

‘Abstract view of upbringing’: FNQ inspires short film at festival

A short film festival will return to Cairns, showcasing some talent from the region and beyond. Check out the film list.

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Jul 2005. Scott Bishop on KTM 250 SXF PicSW/and/Damo motorbikes airborne dirt / trail bike racing action

Rider in remote crash dies while waiting for rescue helicopter

Mates of man critically injured after hitting a wallaby and crashing a motorcycle desperately performed CPR while waiting hours for paramedics to arrive.

Cairns

The drive through windows at Hungry Jacks at Westcourt were smashed on Friday morning. Picture: Andreas Nicola

‘Glass was broken’: Fast food restaurant affected after break-in

A popular fast food restaurant will operate at limited capacity after a woman smashed through the windows in the early hours of the morning. See what services won’t be available.

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Cairns ambos rush to assist male teen on bike struck by car

Emergency services rushed to Bayview Heights after a crash involving a bike and a car. Find out what happened.

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A man is in a critical condition after crashing a car into a tree at Palm Cove on Friday night, July 30.

Car stolen from woman standing just metres away

A woman standing next to her car was blindsided when someone came in from the side and allegedly stole it. Read how the alleged theft went down.

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